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  Tam Coc

 

Vietnam

Tam Coc in Ninh Binh is often referred to as Ha Long Bay on land.

 

Like Ha Long Bay (fig.), the area is dotted with numerous steep karst formations.

 

  Tam Coc

 

  Tam Coc

 

Rice paddies, cultivated by local farmer community, flank the high rise mountains.

 

There are also several tunnel caves, through which the Ngo Dong (Ngô Đồng) River flows.

 

  Tam Coc

 

  Tam Coc

 

Hence, this impressive region can best be visited by small rowing boat.

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